Where Redwater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Redwater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Redwater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redwater
Making ends meet is harder in Redwater
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.4%), vs 22.4% across Mississippi. No reliable transportation (22.9% vs 11.9%) and utility shut-off threats (20.8% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 25.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 13.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Redwater
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.1%), vs 16.9% across Mississippi. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Redwater
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.9%), vs 17.3% across Mississippi. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 35.1%, vs 28.9% across Mississippi. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Mississippi figure falls outside Redwater’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.6% of Redwater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.6% across Mississippi.
Everyday habits, side by side with Mississippi
Share of adults, with the Mississippi figure marked.
How Redwater adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Redwater runs above Mississippi.
2 in 5 Redwater adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Out of every 100 Redwater adults…
Redwater runs below MS on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Redwater
No hospital or community health center in Redwater itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Redwater; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Redwater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Mississippi.
Redwater and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | D− | 45.4% | 17.1% | 20.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redwater adults live with a disability (Mississippi 38.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Redwater
Why doesn’t Redwater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Redwater.
What hospital is closest to Redwater?
Baptist Medical Center-Leake in Carthage, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Redwater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Redwater?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center in Carthage, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redwater.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Mississippi figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.